Our Team

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Rajitha Avva, MD

Board Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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SPECIAL CLINICAL INTERESTS

Anxiety disorders
Mood Disorders
ADHD

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree: Kent State University, Kent, OH
Medical Degree: Northeastern Ohio College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH
Residency: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Fellowship: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (General Psychiatry; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry)

Dr. Avva has been practicing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Chicagoland area for over 15 years. She is practicing at MiraCare part-time. She has experience in pharmacotherapy and consultation in children ages 13 years and younger with a particular focus on anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and attention deficit disorders.

Dr. Avva believes in compassionate care with a comprehensive approach to treatment. She is a strong proponent of therapy and believes that patients and their families should continue in therapy while being treated with medication. She strives to help patients achieve a healthier and happier life.

additional information

  • Location: Palos Heights

  • Telehealth: Yes, if appropriate

PATIENT FOCUSED

By working together in one collaborative environment, patients and families benefit from a higher level of listening, bridging and sharing.

DEVOTED TO FAMILY

With a long history of caring for children and teens in an inclusive manner, family is rooted in the MiraCare continuum of care.